Electrical: Career and Education Opportunities in Ontario, California

Electrical:
In both our homes and businesses, Electrical Installers and Repairers make sure that we remain hooked to the power grid. With some working on the grid itself, they maintain the connections that power our work, lives and productivity.

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Ontario is situated in San Bernardino County, California. It has a population of over 171,691, which has grown by 8.7% over the last ten years. The cost of living index in Ontario, 127, is far greater than the national average. New single-family homes in Ontario are priced at $164,100 on average, which is far less than the state average. In 2008, eight new homes were constructed in Ontario, down from three hundred seven the previous year.

The three most popular industries for women in Ontario are health care, educational services, and accommodation and food services. For men, it is construction, administrative and support and waste management services, and accommodation and food services. The average commute to work is about 31 minutes. More than 10.5% of Ontario residents have a bachelor's degree, which is lower than the state average. The percentage of residents with a graduate degree, 2.7%, is lower than the state average.

The unemployment rate in Ontario is 14.9%, which is greater than California's average of 12.3%.

The percentage of Ontario residents that are affiliated with a religious congregation, 42.0%, is less than both the national and state average. Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, Country Church of Ontario and Grace Missionary Baptist Church are all churches located in Ontario. The most prominent religious groups are the Catholic Church, the Southern Baptist Convention and the LDS (Mormon) Church.

Ontario is home to the Ontario Motor Speedway and the West End Multi-Service Center as well as Del Rancho Park and Unity Park. Shopping malls in the area include Galvin Park Shopping Center, Vineyard Freeway Shopping Center and Ontario Vineyard Marketplace Shopping Center. Visitors to Ontario can choose from Best Western Ontario, Best Western Ontario Airport and Amerisuites Ontario Mills for temporary stays in the area.

Electrical Line Workers install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems. Electrical Line Workers need to respond to the actions of other and coordinate activities with them. They also need to listen well to others and take in their information and issues.

Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Repairers repair, adjust, or install audio or television receivers, stereo systems, or other electronic home entertainment equipment. Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Repairers need to diagnose equipment problems and failures. They also need to install equipment in line with existing requirements.

Electronics Mechanics install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment. Electronics Mechanics need to identify when problems are more complex then expected and deal with them appropriately. They also need to install equipment in line with existing requirements.